reddit-posts
kostja94/marketing-skills
Generate publish-ready Reddit posts and comments optimized for engagement and community norms.
What is reddit-posts?
Creates subreddit-aware Reddit post copy (titles and bodies) that follow platform rules and community culture. Use when drafting posts, comments, or optimizing content for Reddit engagement and visibility.
- Generate titles that match subreddit format and avoid clickbait
- Write value-driven body copy with casual, friendly tone
- Suggest appropriate post flair and content structure
- Apply the 90/10 value-to-promotion principle
- Format posts with markdown for readability and engagement
- Provide subreddit-specific guidance on rules and norms
How to install reddit-posts
npx skills add https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills --skill reddit-postsHow to use reddit-posts
- 1.Identify the target subreddit and verify its rules and posting format
- 2.Provide context: post type (experience, Q&A, case study, recommendation) and key message
- 3.Receive generated title and body copy formatted with markdown
- 4.Review suggested flair and subreddit-specific reminders
- 5.Verify all rules before posting to avoid removal or shadowban
Use cases
- Create an experience-sharing post in a niche community subreddit
- Draft a Q&A post to build trust and answer user questions
- Write a transparent case study or tool recommendation with pros/cons
- Generate discussion-starting posts with open-ended questions
- Optimize post timing and structure for early engagement and upvote ratio
- Content creators and marketers posting to Reddit communities
- Product founders launching on Reddit for early users
- Community managers and moderators
- Copywriters drafting platform-specific content
- Agents handling social media content generation
reddit-posts FAQ
90% of posts should provide value (stories, insights, help); only 1 in 6 posts can be promotional. This builds credibility and avoids community backlash.
Many subreddits require post flair (e.g., [Discussion], [Question]). Wrong or missing flair often results in automatic removal. Always check the sidebar.
Post during peak hours for your target subreddit (typically evenings/weekends). Early upvotes and comments boost algorithmic ranking more than raw score.
100–1000+ karma recommended before posting promotional content. Build credibility first with value-driven posts.
Reply to comments, engage authentically, follow the 90/10 rule, match community tone, and never cross-post identical content across multiple subreddits.
Full instructions (SKILL.md)
Source of truth, from kostja94/marketing-skills.
name: reddit-posts description: When the user wants to create Reddit post copy, comments, or optimize for Reddit. Also use when the user mentions "Reddit post," "subreddit," "r/," "Reddit marketing," "post to Reddit," "Reddit thread," "Reddit comment," "Reddit copy," "Reddit content," or "Reddit engagement." For Reddit ads, use reddit-ads. metadata: version: 1.0.1
Platforms: Reddit
Guides Reddit post and comment creation. Use for generating publish-ready posts that follow subreddit norms. Suitable for copy agents. Design agents can use for image post context.
When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1-2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.
Output: Publish-Ready Copy
This skill enables agents to generate Reddit post copy (title + body) that respects platform rules and community culture. Output is subreddit-aware and engagement-optimized.
Core Rules
| Rule | Practice |
|---|---|
| 90/10 principle | 90% value, 10% promotional |
| Self-promotion | Max 1 in 6 posts promotional |
| Subreddit rules | Always check sidebar before posting |
| Flair | Required by many subs; wrong flair = removal |
| Title format | Some subs require [tags]; check top posts |
Post Structure
Title
- Concise, specific, accurate--no clickbait
- Match subreddit format (e.g., [Discussion], [Question])
- Factual; save opinions for body/comments
Body
- Value-first: Lead with help, insight, or story
- Casual, friendly tone--like talking to a friend
- Engagement: Open-ended questions, invite discussion
- Formatting: Markdown supported; use lists, headers for readability
Content Types
| Type | Use |
|---|---|
| Experience sharing | Highest engagement; authentic stories |
| Q&A | Build trust; answer questions |
| Case study | Product value; must be transparent |
| Tool recommendation | Context + honest pros/cons |
Algorithm Factors
- Upvote/downvote ratio matters more than raw score
- Early engagement weighs more; post at peak hours
- Karma: 100-1000+ recommended before promotional posts
- Author interaction: Reply to comments; boosts ranking
Formatting (Markdown)
- Bold:
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Output Format
When generating Reddit copy, provide:
- Title (subreddit-appropriate)
- Body (value-driven, formatted)
- Suggested flair (if known)
- Subreddit reminder: "Verify rules before posting"
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- cold-start-strategy: Cold start; Reddit as launch channel
- parasite-seo: Parasite SEO strategy; Reddit as high-authority platform
- grokipedia-recommendations: Wiki/encyclopedia platform for GEO and parasite SEO
- community-forum: Forum and community promotion; HN, Indie Hacker; community invitation tactics
- indie-hacker-strategy: Indie hacker first 100 users; Reddit for niche products
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